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Livingston UFO Incident
Forester Robert Taylor encountered a dome-shaped UFO in Dechmont Woods that attacked him. Spheres emerged from the craft and attached to his trousers, dragging him toward the object. He awoke with torn clothing, leg injuries, and a burning smell. Police investigated it as an assault.
1979
Livingston, Scotland
1+ witnesses
The only UFO case investigated as a criminal assault.
The Witness
Robert Taylor:
- Forestry worker
- Trusted employee
- November 9, 1979
- Routine work
- Dechmont Woods
The Encounter
What happened:
- Dome-shaped object appeared
- About 20 feet diameter
- Dark metallic color
- Hovering in clearing
- Two spheres emerged
The Attack
What followed:
- Spheres rolled toward him
- Attached to trousers
- Dragged him toward craft
- Acrid burning smell
- Lost consciousness
Physical Evidence
What remained:
- Torn trousers
- Ladder marks on ground
- Leg injuries
- Damaged clothing
- Dog distressed
Police Investigation
Official response:
- Treated as assault
- Criminal investigation
- Scene examined
- Evidence collected
- No suspect found
The Legacy
Significance:
- Police case file
- Physical evidence
- Credible witness
- No explanation found
- Memorial plaque erected